If Only You Knew

Another poem I write as I often do
to someone who’s still living in my head.
Yes, I write to you, incredible you.

By that small chance my poem could be read
by you, incredible you, I sit and write,
not knowing if you are alive or dead.

Not knowing after all these years – that’s my plight,
Always I’ll remember, incredible you,
our dreamy magical most special night.

I like to think you still think of me too,
and with that said:  How much you meant to me!
Incredible you . . . if only you knew.

Oct. 25, 2020
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Inman Avatar
November 7, 2020 at 6:16 PM
I think it's more important how you remember that time, Andrea. Hold the feeling close. It is likely more beautiful than he could ever have been. Sometimes our memories become greater than the experiences we've shared.
Tor Avatar
November 5, 2020 at 5:49 PM
If this isnt true love Andrea, I do not know what is. Our hearts carry memories that when thought of the re ignite the feelings, the flames, the love, the emotion. It is in this piece. You will grow old always wondering I pray you have closure someday. Wishing you that happy ending... Gods blessing to you...
Carmack Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 7:06 PM
Love this one. Amazing how those special peeps and times retain their power no matter how many decades pass.
Dietrich Avatar
November 5, 2020 at 3:10 PM
thanks so much. I probably have ten to twenty poems on this guy alone. Other poems for other guys. Everyone in my life stays unforgotten.
Callus Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 1:37 PM
You have treated this topic before, Andrea, and yet you always manage to give it a different new dress. "ifs" and the need to know keep harping on the mind. Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul
Watt Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 1:22 PM
I wonder if that person is writing poems to you from far away, wondering 'if only you knew'. Well done.
Andresen Avatar
October 27, 2020 at 8:59 AM
- A touching poem, Andrea - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Seeker Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:26 PM
Nostalgia of innocence! Beautiful! Congrats! :)
Roper Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 8:26 PM
A love that should had been, but never blossomed. Congratulations, Andrea , on your win! Hugs Eve
Koplin Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 5:28 PM
Congratulations on your win Andrea!
Ranaweera  Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 10:17 AM
I am back to congratulate you on your great placement, Andrea!!
Dietrich Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 3:42 PM
what was so great about the placement? hahaha.
Y. Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Hi Andrea, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
One Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:23 AM
Congratulations on your placement..
Ranaweera  Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 5:54 AM
So precious, Andrea!! An emotional chip!!
Edmonds  Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 3:51 AM
That’s so moving Andrea, someone you’ve loved never leaves your memory chest, they’re always there in the back of your mind coming to the forefront from time to time. ~ Belle
Norton Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 3:48 PM
Hi Andrea, such a very nice poem, as always. Thoughtful, melancholy, moving, and marvelous! Later, Bryan
Horne Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 12:03 PM
what a beautiful, sad write, my friend
Y. Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Hi Andrea, This is a good entry for the contest theme. It doesn’t matter how many years go by, that we don’t think about the that meant so much. They remain in our head and in our hearts. Especially if they didn’t know how much they are loved. We often think about the might have beens.You expressed that very well in this write. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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October 25, 2020 at 11:51 AM
It would perhaps be a dream come true if you could know and see him. - Love at first sight,. Nicely penned Andrea. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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October 25, 2020 at 9:10 AM
Words trip on my tongue as I read this poem. So well composed. ~~
Tor Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 8:51 AM
Exceptional and emotional. Love your theme and so cleverly done. A favorite for me Andrea. I hope to say that your words convey the feelings he surely felt also. Hugs Michael...
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